Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$51k–$58k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Boston Architectural College - Boston, MA 02115Position Type: Full TimeExecutive Assistant to Academic Affairs and the Deans The Boston Architectural College (BAC) offers excellence in design edu…
Skills: Administrative support, Project management, Calendar management, Travel scheduling, Email management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Provost and academic deans, managing information flow and complex scheduling. They will also oversee recurring academic projects, including course reviews, student evaluations, and event planning.
The ideal candidate should have experience in higher education and a proactive approach to improving operational success. They must be a self-starter capable of handling complex organizational tasks and responding to subtle situational cues.
Job DetailsJob Location: Boston Architectural College - Boston, MA 02115Position Type: Full TimeExecutive Assistant to Academic Affairs and the Deans
The Boston Architectural College (BAC) offers excellence in design education emerging from practice and accessible to diverse communities. It’s an exciting time to join the BAC as we reimagine day-to-day operations that can scale with our strategic plan.
In this position you will support and maximize the work of Academic Affairs and the Deans of the Schools (School of Architecture; School of Design Studies; School of Landscape Architecture; and School of Interior Architecture). We are looking for a skilled Executive Assistant with experience in higher education, and a self-starter who can contribute to productivity at all levels, from day-to-day operations to more complex organizational projects.
Act as Executive Assistant to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Provide supplemental administrative support to Academic Deans
Ensure that meetings run on time with prep material delivered in advance
Enable remote decision-making and growth of programs
Keep projects on track
Filter distractions
Optimize travel schedules
Triage and draft replies to emails
Manage information flow
Deal with basic financial management
Attend meetings and follow up on action items
Read complex settings
Respond to subtle cues and react with situational appropriateness
Troubleshoot with AA colleagues and academic leadership
Recurring Projects on Which You Will Be Working
Syllabi and course review
Zoom hosting and licensing
Student evaluations (5 X year)
Room scheduling and planning of academic spaces
Substantial support for annual events for which Academic Affairs is responsible, including: Graduation Exhibition, Academic Honors and Awards, and the Intensives
Administrative support for special projects, including grants
Support for Onsite Thesis and Portfolio Review
Administrative coordination and face-to-face support for the Office of Academic Affairs
Qualifications
Willingness to assume new responsibilities
Proactive in looking for ways to improve own skills and success of the College
Salary Range: $51,000 - $58,000 depending on experience
Qualifications